I sent naked pictures to boy I met online and now I regret it

DEAR DEIDRE: I SENT nude pictures of myself to a boy I was talking to because I thought I needed to be more sexually confident to attract a boyfriend.

I am 18 and he is 19. We met on a dating app two weeks ago.

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I’d been chatting to a different guy who told me I wasn’t good enough for him.

He was looking for someone sexy and confident.

It broke my heart so I thought if I sent naughty photos to the new boy he would think differently.

I confided in one of my two best friends, who was visibly shocked and disappointed in me for sending the pics.

Now I feel really bad – not only about the pics but also letting down my friend.

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DEIDRE SAYS: As a rule, it is best not to share any photos you wouldn’t want your gran to see.

If this boy shares the pictures he would be guilty of revenge porn but it is wise not to take the risk in the first place.

Any friend should be supportive of you. Explain you really need someone in your corner.

Don’t ever feel the need to prove yourself to others – and certainly not by sending naked images. You are good enough as you are.

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